Chinese

gōngxiào
Meaning: efficacy; effect; efficiency
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

功
效

Example sentences

The efficacy of this medicine is very obvious.
他們在媒體上大肆吹噓這項新發明的功效。
他们在媒体上大肆吹嘘这项新发明的功效。
They boasted unscrupulously about the efficacy of this new invention in the media.
這種茶有養顏美容的功效。
这种茶有养颜美容的功效。
This kind of tea has the effect of maintaining beauty and appearance.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe the effectiveness of drugs, treatments, or methods.

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